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Functionally Fit
Functionally Fit: Welcoming, patient coaching that makes fitness accessible for all.
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Functionally Fit: Welcoming, patient coaching that makes fitness accessible for all.
Functionally Fit, located at 141 N 2nd St in Philadelphia, is a welcoming health and fitness studio focused on personalized personal training. Reviewers highlight patient, encouraging trainers (Gennaro, Anthony, Matt) who adapt to goals, injuries, and pregnancy, emphasize form and safety, and foster a supportive, team-like atmosphere. The result is consistent progress, increased confidence, and a mind–body connection.
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One-on-one sessions with expert trainers to build strength, improve form, and achieve fitness goals safely.
Customized workouts designed to address and recover from injuries, with attentive adjustments for safety and progress.
Patient, encouraging training for those new to exercise, focusing on basics, confidence, and consistency.
Specialized programs to support health during pregnancy and aid in faster recovery after childbirth.
Structured training schedules with ongoing support to help clients stay committed and see long-term results.
A welcoming gym environment that fosters teamwork, motivation, and social support among diverse members.
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Overall rating
Rachel Landis
I spent most of 2025 training with Anthony at Functionally Fit, and it was the best decision I could have made for myself!! Not only did I leave with a rock solid foundation of knowledge to continue my fitness journey on my own, but I got to enjoy the wonderful people and atmosphere at FF along the way. Every part of my time at Functionally Fit was extremely personalized, and very approachable. The initial fitness assessment was very lowkey; mostly stretches and gentle exercises to see how my body moved, and to note any weak or sore spots to be careful of. From there I was matched with Anthony as my trainer, and he was wonderful!! Anthony was so genuine and warm to everyone in the gym, and was always checking in with me outside of our sessions, which I greatly appreciated. He knew exactly when to push me to do a little more than I thought I could, when to tell me to take it easy, and when to pull out the emergency snacks if I hadn't eaten enough before our session :-) I'm very glad for my time at Functionally Fit, and for the confidence that it gave me in myself. It can be intimidating to figure out how to exercise properly and consistently, and I'm so happy I was able to work out all the kinks in a gym full of people who wanted to see me succeed!!
Yuming
As someone with zero experience in strength training, I was looking for a place where I could learn the basics: what to do, how to do it correctly, and why each exercise mattered. Training with Gennaro exceeded every expectation. He was patient, encouraging, and knew exactly how to push me. If you're intimidated by the idea of starting to exercise or stepping into a gym, don't be. This is the place for you. The entire team, along with other members, made me feel genuinely welcome from day one.
Elle Costello
Training with G has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had on my fitness journey. He’s the best trainer I’ve ever worked with; patient, encouraging, and consistently motivating. He has a way of making everything feel uncomplicated and approachable, which has made all the difference for me. As someone dealing with back pain, I’ve never felt in better hands. G listens, adapts, and always finds a way to push me while keeping my safety and well-being top of mind. Beyond the workouts, the gym itself is just so special. The people are genuinely kind, and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. I’ve never experienced a gym with such a wide range of clients, younger, older, people in great shape, people working to be in better shape, injured or healthy, it feels like being part of a team and it’s remarkable how everyone truly has a place here. I’ve not only grown stronger physically, but my energy and confidence have improved so much thanks to this supportive environment. I’m deeply grateful to G and the entire team for creating a space that makes showing up feel easy and empowering (which I desperately needed). I can’t wrap this without a kudos to Anthony, who might have the most wonderful positive energy I’ve yet to encounter 😊
Wil Spillane
As someone who’s never managed to stay consistent with fitness on my own, I knew I needed accountability and structure from a personal trainer. I’d bookmarked Functionally Fit on my map years ago for when I felt ready to commit. In July 2024, I took the leap, and six months later, I’m thrilled I did. I even extended my program for another year. From the start, Matt made the intake process easy, assessing my physical abilities and personality before recommending the right trainer. After a second workout just to be sure, he paired me with Gennaro, and it’s been a perfect fit. Gennaro doesn’t do the drill-sergeant routine, which wouldn’t work for me anyway. Instead, he meets me where I am, patiently answers my many questions about form and function, and pushes me to improve while celebrating every PR I hit. When I first started, I felt disconnected from my body, like it was some machine I couldn’t really control. But within six months, I’ve made incredible progress. I can feel a mind-body connection that never existed before, and I’m stronger in ways I didn’t think possible. My confidence is growing, not just physically, but mentally, too. While I’m the one putting in the effort, I couldn’t do this at the same level or with this much belief in myself without Gennaro and Functionally Fit.
Donna Moench
Best investment I’ve made for myself 5 months ago was signing up for personal training sessions at FF. After an initial consult with the owner, I was assigned to Matt W for my personalized program. Matt’s workouts are a challenging but achievable mix of strength, muscular endurance, balance, core stability and more. FF and Matt W are very flexible if you have a crazy work schedule like mine. Thanks to Matt, I’m getting stronger, enjoying my workouts and also working out consistently when traveling.
Leah Pivnick
I absolutely love training at Functionally Fit. Gennaro is the most professional, knowledgeable, attentive, kind and genuinely caring trainer. He trained me as I was getting ready for my wedding and through all 9 months of my pregnancy. I feel like I had the fastest recovery thanks to Gennaro’s guidance in the preparation of my body. Aside from being a skilled trainer, he genuinely listens and cares about what is going on in my life. I really cherish our conversations during our training sessions.
